Looking for an alternative for backups of specific data files/folders on Win Server 2012 r2 - currently have RAID copies set up and an external backup script using the base windows software but would like to look at alternative options available, preferably with a one-off purchase or low yearly subscription cost.

I have been testing Veeam Agent for Linux and Windows. Works well for both and can read and write to NAS device, shaed directories, NFS share and local attached EG: USB. Also can connect to cloud storage too, though I have not tried that. They7offer two options:

1. FREE - limits number and types of backups; either full machine, volume, or file, but does provide for recurring timed backups and snapshots

2. Subscription - Can have any mix of the above.

I v'e used all 3 methods for testing the FREE version and using the Veeam Recovery Disk / image one can:

1. restore to new bear metal (or vms),

2. Mount and browse the image so one can restore files or folders.

Seems pretty darn good. I am thinking that our company will buy the workstation version for all of our workstations and servers. The server version offers more features relative to database backups. I've backed up images in our production facility 120m from here, then restored to new hard drives and equipment and we have fully functional systems.

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What are 'RAID copies'? Where do the copies your Windows scripts make go?

You can stick with the scripts, if they work. Veeam and a few others have made their Windows backup clients free, so it would be pretty easy to check them out. For some reason I'm thinking that you're just backing up the entire drive with those, though. Same with the solution I've also been using, R-Drive Image.

Are you looking to backup only your files/folders? If that's all your looking for check out Bvckup - $40.00 for a Pro one-off license. Besides just file and folders, it can do a lot more! I really like all of the features including the delta copy. If you have VM's or VHD's, you can back them up and it only backs up the changed data.

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Ewan22 - Are you looking for backup just for this one client? Is it smaller than 1TB? If so, then our free edition, which protects up to 1TB of production data from VMware, Hyper-V & Microsoft clients could be a great fit for your needs. If your data set is larger than 1TB, our paid editions protect over 250 different OSs and applications, and are available as a virtual or physical appliance. Both deployment options are a one time purchase, with the only ongoing costs being for support in years 2+. Please let me know what questions you may have.

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I have been testing Veeam Agent for Linux and Windows. Works well for both and can read and write to NAS device, shaed directories, NFS share and local attached EG: USB. Also can connect to cloud storage too, though I have not tried that. They7offer two options:

1. FREE - limits number and types of backups; either full machine, volume, or file, but does provide for recurring timed backups and snapshots

2. Subscription - Can have any mix of the above.

I v'e used all 3 methods for testing the FREE version and using the Veeam Recovery Disk / image one can:

1. restore to new bear metal (or vms),

2. Mount and browse the image so one can restore files or folders.

Seems pretty darn good. I am thinking that our company will buy the workstation version for all of our workstations and servers. The server version offers more features relative to database backups. I've backed up images in our production facility 120m from here, then restored to new hard drives and equipment and we have fully functional systems.